The Centre Must Hold: Why Centrism is the Answer to Extremism and Polarisation - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1783967935 ISBN 13 : 9781783967933

Editeur : Elliott & Thompson Limited, 2024

Synopsis

Division in society. The spread of misinformation. The rise of extremism.

Centrism holds the answers.

In an age of complex global challenges, extremism and populism offer a simple but fatally flawed narrative to a public craving a sense of normalcy. There is another way. Centrism has proven itself not only the most effective antidote to their dangerous brand of politics but also as a successful way to lead countries.

Far from being an arbitrary middle point between left and right, centrism offers a coherent set of political ideas, principles and approaches - the importance of moderation and pragmatism; the embrace of complexity; the deep commitment to liberal democracy; the belief in equality of opportunity; and the belief that through balancing the tensions that exist in every nation we can make people’s lives better. It is about finding the most productive and effective balance between globalisation and local communities, civil rights and security, religion and democracy, free markets and protecting the weakest in society.

Drawing together politicians, thought leaders and social commentators – from Tony Blair to Michael Bloomberg, from Malcolm Turnbull to Kathryn Murdoch - The Centre Must Hold contains a series of essays from those who have led from the centre or made significant contributions to centrist thought and policy-making, including former prime ministers, policy makers, ministers and leading journalists from across the world.

Praise for The Centre Must Hold:

‘This book should be studied in every school across the globe’ Anthony Seldon, author of Johnson at 10: The Inside Story

‘A work of real breadth and hidden depths’ Ian Dunt, author of How Westminster Works

‘This book’s clear-eyed case for our cherished liberal values is urgently needed.’ The Right Honourable Sir Ed Davey MP, Leader, Liberal Democrats

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

The Centre Must Hold is collated and edited by Yair Zivan, who after growing up in UK returned to Israel and served as an advisor to the Foreign Minister, Prime Minister and President of his country.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Elliott & Thompson Limited
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1783967935
• ISBN 13: 9781783967933
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Éditeur: Zivan Yair
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible